Industrial Engineer

Career Opportunity located in Charleston, SC. Industrial Engineer with a specialization in welding in a manufacturing facility has been created to support plant expansion and ramp up of production lines. Leveraging your expertise in welding processes and equipment, you will play a key role in setting up and optimizing welding operations to meet production goals while maintaining quality standards. This position reports directly to the Production Manager. Qualifications: 5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment and Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering with a preference for a Master's degree. LOCAL qualified candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Develop and implement welding processes and procedures for new production lines.
• Evaluate welding equipment options and make recommendations for purchase or lease.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new welding processes.
• Optimize welding parameters to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Train production staff on proper welding techniques and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot welding issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to welding operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the production team as needed.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize workflow and increase productivity
• Design and improve manufacturing systems, equipment, and facilities
• Conduct time studies and establish standard operating procedures
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address production issues
• Creating routings in our ERP-System

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on welding.
• Understanding of welding processes, equipment, and materials.
• Understanding of design for fixtures and tooling.
• Proven track record of successfully supporting the ramp-up of new production facilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Experience with common ERP-Systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in industrial engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification in welding (e.g., Certified Welding Inspector).
• Experience with robotic welding systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles